Kamal Nath is the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Congress announced on Twitter. Congress lawmakers in the state are to make a formal announcement very soon.
Top sources in the party had confirmed earlier that Kamal Nath is going to the next chief minister of the state. Jyotiraditya Scindia is to hold a high profile post, sources say. However no announcement has been made by the party yet.
Both Jyotiraditya Scindia and Kamal Nath had presented a united face as they campaigned in Madhya Pradesh to put a stop to chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who was aiming for a fourth term. The unity was displayed even after the results were out as the two leaders were seen travelling together, and even holding hands at a press conference.
Mr Nath was believed to be the leadership's choice. But a conflicting picture had emerged after Jyotiraditya Scindia told NDTV he would be "honoured" to serve as chief minister. Both the leaders left for Delhi on Wednesday night and met Rahul Gandhi.
"I am a servant of the people, have always been and will always be. What form that will take, be it through Madhya Pradesh or as minister of central government or chief whip, it is for my party to decide," Mr Scindia, 47, said, not ruling himself out.
Here are the Highlights on Madhya Pradesh chief ministerial race:
"The chief ministerial post is a milestone for me.
On December 13, Indira Gandhi had visited Chhindwara and handed me over to the public.
I would like to thank Jyotiraditya Scindia for supporting me. I have worked with his father. That is why I am happy that he supported my selection. There are tough times ahead and we all will work together and deliver all promises. I have no greed for the chair and I had no demands as well. I have dedicated my entire life to Congress without any ambition for the chair. I have worked with Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi my whole life."
Our best wishes to Shri @OfficeOfKNath for being elected CM of Madhya Pradesh. An era of change is upon MP with him at the helm. pic.twitter.com/iHJe43AB9v
- Congress (@INCIndia) December 13, 2018
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Bhopal: A group of Congress members perform 'havan' for the appointment of Jyotiraditya Scindia as the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/EFH6vyPVpi
- ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2018
